AU - Pakenham - Race 1

Thoroughbred

12 Runners

Maiden

Turf

GOOD 4

30.9K

VIEW

Verdict

STAR JE TAIME (10) sets the standard after being beaten a nose at Mornington as a short odds-on favourite, with interference near the 2 ½f adding context to the defeat. She had also been held up when third at Kyneton, so her recent form has more merit than the bare results, and first-time blinkers give her another chance to turn consistency into a maiden win. AMBITION IN BLOOM (7) is the clear danger after finishing just over half a length away in the same Mornington race, having led to the turn before being run down late. Can improve again. HELIZANGEL (8) has a little more to prove after a fair sixth at this track first-up but will strip fitter and take some holding out late. OPEN FIRE (5) comes through two solid fourths, the latest with a slow start and mid-race steadier at Wangaratta. Sets up for every hope from the low gate and has claims. VIA THERESA (11) is a possible improver third up.

Horse Stats

#/Silk	Horse#/Horse	Power Rating	High Speed	Win %	Top 3%	Win Prob	Odds
1	1 Fulham Fox Jockey: Teo Nugent Trainer: Rebecca Kelly J: Teo Nugent T: Rebecca Kelly	65	-	-	-	2%	66/1
2	2 Kuheylan Jockey: Beau Mertens Trainer: Julius Sandhu J: Beau Mertens T: Julius Sandhu	100	-	-	-	9%	11/1
3	3 Lady Of Alsace Jockey: Nadia Daniels Trainer: Tony Noonan J: Nadia Daniels T: Tony Noonan	65	-	-	-	3%	33/1
4	4 Oda Mae Jockey: Liana Wood Trainer: Jack Laing J: Liana Wood T: Jack Laing	55	-	-	-	3%	33/1
5	5 Open Fire Jockey: Thomas Stockdale Trainer: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr J: Thomas Stockdale T: Mick Price & Michael Kent Jnr	100	-	-	-	15%	6/1
6	6 Roll With It Jockey: Sally Wynne Trainer: Barry Crofts J: Sally Wynne T: Barry Crofts	95	-	-	-	4%	25/1
7	2nd Pick 7 Ambition In Bloom Jockey: Damien Thornton Trainer: Matt Laurie J: Damien Thornton T: Matt Laurie	166	-	-	-	20%	4/1
8	3rd Pick 8 Helizangel Jockey: Lachlan Neindorf Trainer: Emma-Lee & David Browne J: Lachlan Neindorf T: Emma-Lee & David Browne	84	-	-	-	11%	17/2
9	9 Queen Of The Top Jockey: Non Runner Trainer: Henry Dwyer J: Non Runner T: Henry Dwyer	83	-	-	-	1%	1000/1
10	1st Pick 10 Star Je Taime Jockey: Damian Lane Trainer: Danny O'brien J: Damian Lane T: Danny O'brien	178	-	-	-	43%	11/8
11	11 Via Theresa Jockey: Daniel Stackhouse Trainer: Grahame Begg J: Daniel Stackhouse T: Grahame Begg	107	-	-	-	13%	7/1
12	12 Zapatch Jockey: Jett Stanley Trainer: Ken & Kasey Keys J: Jett Stanley T: Ken & Kasey Keys	61	-	-	-	3%	40/1

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Horse Racing Basic Terms

Rabbit

Also known as a pacemaker; this is a horse with no expected chance of winning but is used to prompt a quick pace on the front end of the race to the benefit of a stablemate who is a closer.

Lasix

A medication for the treatment of bleeding in horses that is legal in North America, but not all worldwide jurisdictions.

Fractions

The times recorded during the race; with timing starting just past the gate or when the gates open, then parroted for the quarter, half, three-quarters etc. Used as an indication of ability and speed.